Ruth's Chris will return $20 million small business loan
Steak house chain says it is giving the money back because of the Paycheck program's "funding limitations."
U.S. loan doors shut quickly on most minority and women owners
"I never thought I'd get anything because I am a minority and a woman," said one owner after her loan was rejected.
Angry small businesses: Shake Shack gets money but we don't?
"To spend time and money on the application and to then get nothing is really a punch in the gut," said one small retailer.
Business owner applied 4 times for Paycheck loan — nothing
She successfully submitted an application this week, finally, but is concerned all $350 billion has been spoken for.
Many small businesses say Paycheck program is deeply flawed
Millions of smaller employers may not benefit from the government's flagship loan program — here's why.
Small business owners fear loan money will run out
"True small businesses are at a disadvantage" in navigating the federal lending program, one owner said.
Brewery with Paycheck loan says it's not what businesses need
Heather Sanborn worries that the way the emergency lending program is set up could leave her saddled with debt.
This business owner received one of the first SBA loans
Amy Wright, co-founder of Bitty and Beau's Coffee, has some advice: "Share your story with any bank that will listen."
Billions "disbursed" in relief loans? Small businesses say not yet
Although details are lacking, there is little evidence that many loans have actually been made yet under the program.
Fighting to save his restaurant: "I have worked 21 days straight"
Ed McFarland, owner of Ed's Lobster Bar in New York City, says he feels "fortunate" to still be in business.
"Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli wants prison release to fight COVID-19
Disgraced pharmaceutical executive believes he's uniquely positioned to fight the coronavirus disease.
Businesses ready for Paycheck Protection Program, but banks aren't
Three of the nation's four largest lenders initially wouldn't take loan applications, leaving borrowers in the dark.
Small businesses already frustrated with paycheck program
Business owners say the process for tapping the $349 billion program is creating "confusion and uncertainty."
For one small biz owner, staying afloat means painful job cuts
Molly Moon has had to make many tough choices to keep her popular Seattle ice cream chain alive during the pandemic.
Macy's to furlough most of its 130,000 workers
Macy's says it will rehire as many furloughed employees as it can once in-store retail business resumes.